05 May 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1997
Page
1
A Clinton administration visit to Mexico is being prepared for the U S president with security and diplomatic arrangements underway. Officials from both governments coordinate logistics as talks on bilateral issues proceed.
County Administrator William Shepherd will present a 1998 budget to County Council detailing a 5 percent raise for most employees, excluding elected and appointed officials, at a total cost of about 683000 dollars without a tax millage increase. The plan keeps a 50 million dollar overall budget with 27.6 million in the general fund and funds for Public Service Authority, road maintenance and solid waste. The proposal also lays groundwork for a new county detention facility and an Oakwood Windsor EMS station, amid long running jail criticism.
Rosie Chalflinch Heyward Aiken Joan Madden Morris Aiken Jimmie T Poole Aiken Robert R Bob Treadway appear in a page 5A listing. This brief notice records individuals connected to the local section.
A fragment reports Georgia lottery results for Sunday with a NA AH six draw listing numbers 3 13 16 29 31 and a 187 Pantasy reference. No further details on date or payout are provided.
Crowds gather in downtown Aiken for Confederate Memorial Day as hoop skirted women and veterans in gray uniforms stand with civilians as a flag draped war memorial is observed. Speakers note past sacrifices amid cold winds and damp ground while dignitaries give welcomes and reflections.
A national report by the Annie E Casey Foundation places South Carolina 48th in child wellbeing, two spots lower than last year, with officials noting little statistical difference at the bottom. Alliance president John Niblock cites a deteriorating trend while Baron Holmes of the Budget and Control Board calls it a wake up call for parents and policymakers.
Jennifer Poon, a rising senior at North Augusta High School, is celebrated as a role model for volunteering and service. She received the Order of the Silver Crescent, recognized for unselfish contributions. Beta Club president organized gifts for 11 foster children, and she volunteered at Riverview Park and Anne Maria Nursing Home.
In Charlotte protesters oppose a train carrying a retired reactor vessel from Yankee Rowe Mass to Barnwell S.C. Federal officials say the shipment poses no greater risk than other low level waste. NRC spokesman Ken Clark and Yankee Rowe officials defend safety and lack of radiation exposure threats to nearby residents.
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